potluck
US /ˈpɑːtlʌk/
UK /ˈpɑːtlʌk/
名词
1.
百乐餐, 自带食物的聚餐
a meal or party to which each of the guests contributes a dish
示例:
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We're having a potluck dinner next Saturday, so bring your favorite dish!
我们下周六要举行百乐餐，所以请带上你最喜欢的菜！
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The office holiday party was a potluck, and everyone brought something delicious.
办公室的节日派对是百乐餐，每个人都带来了美味的食物。
2.
听天由命, 碰运气
whatever is available or happens, without special preparation or arrangement
示例:
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We'll just have to take potluck with the weather on our camping trip.
我们的露营之旅只能听天由命，看天气如何了。
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When you travel without reservations, you often have to take potluck with accommodation.
当你没有预订旅行时，住宿通常只能听天由命。
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